There are several causes of slow drains, and knowing how to fix them in a timely manner can save you a lot of hassles.

Dried out p-traps, biofilm buildup and sewer line complications can all emit unpleasant odors.

"Brown Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, you know, just like Black Friday," said Tom Shrum, president and founder of Prime Plumbing. "It's the day where everybody's plumbing has just been tortured ...